Material Flow Specialist
Anduril· Hardware Operations : Supply Chain
Costa Mesa, CA$28k - $63kfull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Anduril's Supply Chain team seeks a Material Flow Specialist to execute hands-on warehouse and production operations, manage material flow, and support Lean/5S initiatives with growth opportunities within the supply chain organization.
Responsibilities
- Own hands-on warehouse and production tasks including visual management (labeling, signage), lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution (Kanban, Supermarkets)
- Maintain organized, efficient material flow to support uninterrupted production schedules
- Create and maintain process flow charts to document material handling procedures
- Identify simple variants from standard processes and escalate to Material Flow Engineers
- Assist in implementing 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing principles on the production floor
- Provide tactical execution support for Material Flow Engineering projects
- Conduct time-and-motion studies to gather baseline operational data
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and change management efforts
- Work primarily with Material Flow Engineers and Warehouse Operations teams
- Provide regular progress reports to leadership on task completion and project status
- Maintain strong working relationships with Production, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing teams
- Participate in rapid-response "tiger teams" to support multi-site warehouse setups, layout optimizations, and operational improvements
- Travel to various Anduril locations to execute high-impact operational projects
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, or logistics environments
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, inventory control, and replenishment systems (Kanban, Supermarkets)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Sheets for data entry and basic analysis. Exposure to ERP or WMS systems is a plus
- Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates to management
- Willingness to travel up to (Insert) to support multi-site operations
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods and lift/move up to (insert)
Skills
Required:Visual management and labelingLineside inventory organizationKanban, Supermarkets replenishmentProcess flow documentation5S / Lean ManufacturingData analysis (Excel/Sheets)
Nice to have:Time-and-motion studies
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees (health, recovery, and related protections)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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